According to the American Cancer Society, American College of Radiology, and others, annual screening mammography should begin at age 40.

Screening may begin sooner if you are a BRCA carrier or are otherwise at high risk. If you have a lump or other symptom, see your doctor. Ultrasound, rather than mammography, would be the first imaging study of choice.

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According to the American Cancer Society, American College of Radiology, and others, annual screening mammography should begin at age 40.

Screening may begin sooner if you are a BRCA carrier or are otherwise at high risk. If you have a lump or other symptom, see your doctor. Ultrasound, rather than mammography, would be the first imaging study of choice.
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I follow the american cancer society recommendations, which is to begin yearly mammograms at age 40 and continue them yearly until age 75; after then, it is dependent on one's overall health.

For women with a strong family history, i recommend beginning mammography 10 years earlier than when their relative was diagnosed, or age 40, whichever is earlier.

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I follow the american cancer society recommendations, which is to begin yearly mammograms at age 40 and continue them yearly until age 75; after then, it is dependent on one's overall health.

For women with a strong family history, i recommend beginning mammography 10 years earlier than when their relative was diagnosed, or age 40, whichever is earlier.
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